Which disk SKU should an administrator choose to handle a SQL Server workload that regularly bursts to 100,000 IOPS?

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Correct Answer: Ultra Disk

Ultra disk is the only SKU that can scale to very high IOPS and throughput with sub-millisecond latency....

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Which disk SKU should an administrator choose to handle a SQL Server workload that regularly bursts to 100,000 IOPS?

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Correct Answer

Ultra Disk

Why This Answer Is Correct

Ultra disk is the only SKU that can scale to very high IOPS and throughput with sub-millisecond latency.

๐Ÿ“š What This Question Tests

This question evaluates your knowledge of Azure Managed Disks โ€” a core concept tested in Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104). Understanding Azure Managed Disks is essential for designing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures. Mastery of this topic will help you answer scenario-based questions confidently on exam day.